LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the John D. Picotte Family/Equinox Foun-
dation upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by
the Albany Institute of History and Art

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations and
individuals that generously contribute to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
John D. Picotte Family/Equinox Foundation upon the occasion of its
designation for special recognition by the Albany Institute of History
and Art; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the 2010 Museum
Gala of the Albany Institute of History and Art, to be held on Friday,
June 11, 2010, at the Institute in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History and Art is
one of the oldest museums in the United States; it is dedicated to
collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the
history, art and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, The Albany Institute of History and Art achieves its mission
through its collections, exhibitions, education programs, library,
research projects, publications and other programs offered to the gener-
al public; and
WHEREAS, The John D. Picotte Family/Equinox Foundation are exceedingly
generous community philanthropists; it is being honored for its courage
and vision in supporting the three-year planning, research and design
phase for the Albany Institute of History and Art's acclaimed exhibition
project, "Hudson River Panorama: 400 Years of History, Art and Culture";
and
WHEREAS, For more than 75 years the Picotte commercial real estate
firm has been the Capital Region's premier commercial real estate
provider; in business since 1933, it has been well respected, trusted
and involved in the community, and committed to local philanthropy on a
long term basis; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents a unique opportunity for this Legisla-
tive Body to recognize and pay tribute to the John D. Picotte
Family/Equinox Foundation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the John D. Picotte Family/Equinox Foundation upon the occasion of
its designation for special recognition by the Albany Institute of
History and Art; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the John D. Picotte Family/Equinox Foundation.